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Applications

n-Butyllithium is used as a polymerization initiator in the production of elastomers like polybutadiene and styrene- butadiene- styrene. As a strong base, it is utilized in the synthesis of organic compounds. It undergoes thermal decomposition to prepare 1-butene.

Notes

Air and moisture sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with acids, water, alcohols, oxidizing agents, chlorine, fluorine and perchlorates.

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements:
H225-H250-H252-H260-H314-H318-H361-H336-H373-H304

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store locked up. Store contents under inert gas. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.